Babbit Hardback - 2004

Babbit is a novel written by Sinclair Lewis, which was published in 1922. It tells the story of George F. Babbit, a middle-aged real estate agent who lives in the fictional city of Zenith, in the United States. Babbit is a man who is obsessed with material success and social status, and he spends his days chasing after the latest fashions, cars, and gadgets, while neglecting his family and friends.The novel explores the themes of conformity, consumerism, and the emptiness of modern life in a capitalist society. Babbit is a character who represents the typical middle-class American of the early 20th century, and his struggles to find meaning in his life reflect the broader social and cultural changes of the time.Throughout the novel, Babbit is confronted with various challenges, including a mid-life crisis, marital problems, and a growing sense of disillusionment with his work and his community. He begins to question the values and beliefs that he has held for so long, and he starts to seek out new experiences and perspectives.Babbit is a satirical and often humorous novel that offers a sharp critique of American society and culture in the early 20th century. It is a classic work of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today, as it speaks to the universal human desire for meaning and purpose in life.1919. Lewis, was the first American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Possibly the greatest satirist of his age, Lewis wrote novels that present a devastating picture of middle-class American life in the 1920s. Although he ridiculed the values, the lifestyles, and even the speech of his characters, there is often affection behind the irony. Lewis began his career as a journalist, editor, and hack writer. He became an important literary figure with the publication of Main Street. His seventh novel, Babbitt, is considered by many critics to be his greatest work. The story follows George Babbitt, a middle-aged realtor who is unimaginative, self-important, and hopelessly middle class. Vaguely dissatisfied with his position, he tries to alter the pattern of his life by flirting with liberalism and by having an affair with an attractive widow, only to find that his dread of ostracism is greater than his desire for escape. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.